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Remsen,
J.V.
1977
Tropical Kingbird
Tyrannus melancholicus
Oct. 9 Point Reyes, Marin Co., Calif.: 1 at Jct Sir Francis Drake x
Drakes Beach Rd. Brown tail, formed; green back, very distinct mask.
Nov. 16 La Merced, San Francisco Co., Calif: 1 - present here for weeks.
Gray head contrasting with greenish back; tail dusky brownish,
formed, lacking outer white tail feathers or corners; bill large
and black; indistinctly outlined but conspicuous dark mask;
throat whitish; chest yellowish-green; rest of underparts bright
yellow.
Dec. 30 Stone House, Goleta, Santa Barbara Co., Calif: 1 - wintering here.